Twitter explodes over Torres starting for Chelsea

Aside from just the six defenders, Jose Mourinho has sprung another surprise in the Chelsea lineup tonight by naming Fernando Torres as the lone striker. Having failed to net in the first leg, many fans expected Demba Ba to retain his place after his crucial goal at Anfield on Sunday.

Torres hasn’t netted in eleven appearances, with the Spaniard’s last goal coming back in February. Chelsea supporters will be praying that the the occasion will finally bring the best out of their £50 million man.

Fans on Twitter have been divided since the announcement of the lineups.